Audenshaw Primary School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Audenshaw Primary School excels at teaching children to read from the very start, with phonics teaching that gets results above the national average. The school creates a calm, respectful environment where pupils are eager to learn and attend regularly. Leaders show genuine care for every child, particularly those needing extra support, and provide a wealth of clubs, trips and experiences that make learning come alive.
Key Strengths
- Early reading and phonics teaching is highly effective with outcomes consistently above national averages
- Pupil behaviour, attendance and attitudes to learning are excellent - pupils are polite, respectful and engaged
- Strong inclusive culture with effective support systems for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Well-developed curriculum with clear focus on basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics
- Rich programme of extracurricular clubs, trips and enrichment opportunities accessible to all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Writing outcomes do not yet reflect the encouraging progress being made in school, though leaders' improvement work is having positive impact
- Teaching methods could be more carefully chosen in some lessons to deepen learning
- Some pupils occasionally fall behind due to less effective teaching approaches in certain areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, artistic clubs, musical opportunities, educational visits and experiences linked to curriculum
Audenshaw Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils thrive academically and personally. Leaders have created a positive culture with high expectations for all pupils, particularly those with SEND and disadvantaged learners.
At a Glance
13.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has improved from 83% to 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 70%.
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
209 pupils
210 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Tameside
Places available
3,065
Applications
2,347
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Tameside (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.31605%
Overall absence
3.80435%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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